Answer by dr_ for Why does Linux use a swap partition rather than a file?
For completeness I'll add my own answer: As said by @Gilles, a swap file can't be used for hibernation. When using a swap file, the system must locate the swap file's header, but in order to do this...
View ArticleAnswer by sourcejedi for Why does Linux use a swap partition rather than a file?
Perhaps the main reason is that the main kernel suspend-to-disk does not work with swap files. For example the Debian wiki instructions are to install uswsusp if you need this.More recently, swap files...
View ArticleAnswer by Gilles 'SO- stop being evil' for Why does Linux use a swap...
A swap file is more flexible but also more fallible than a swap partition. A filesystem error could damage the swap file. A swap file can be a pain for the administrator, since the file can't be moved...
View ArticleAnswer by Bacon for Why does Linux use a swap partition rather than a file?
I think that it is mainly because the access time to the datas located on a partition are lower. The point of the swap file is more to help the sys admin when he is really out of RAM and needs to...
View ArticleAnswer by Penz for Why does Linux use a swap partition rather than a file?
A swap partition can be preferred because it avoids a dependency on the file system when all you need is an addressable memory pool.But nothing prevents you from using a swap file instead of a swap...
View ArticleWhy does Linux use a swap partition rather than a file?
It seems to me a swap file is more flexible.
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